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:grin: :grin: well i got my entry date in may and im starting to get excited now.however :idea:
im now curious as to what tips/hints etc,
you great people could throw at me to help my phase one go smoothly, and help me get the best out of my training.

MIA

we seem to get alot of questions regarding hints and tip for training and joining, is there no way ( why do I get the feeling I'm going to end up volunteering) to put all the posts together in one place and ether create a perminate link or sticky subject?

MIA

hey budgie
well done mate!
what date have you go? if you donit mind me asking?

wompingwillow said:

we seem to get alot of questions regarding hints and tip for training and joining, is there no way ( why do I get the feeling I'm going to end up volunteering) to put all the posts together in one place and ether create a perminate link or sticky subject?

Lantern Swinger

Do as your told, be ther 5 minutes before, dont answer back (even if you are right and the instructor is wrong) Do the best you can and for f**ks sake listen, it will make you a better matelot. Good luck.

MIA

Well done Budgie,
All of the above tips are sound. If you think you are fit then train some more, the fitter you are the easier it is. Get someone to teach you how to iron clothes and how to sew.
Realise that everything they do to mess with your head and put you under pressure is to see how you react to stressfull situations, they arent just being sadists :wink:
The more you put in the more you will enjoy the experience, give it your best shot, don't complain or moan and you will do fine. But above all enjoy! Its an experience that will have an influence on you for the rest of your life, and one that few people nowadays can understand or appreciate.

MIA

well done budgie, might see you there as your goin the week after me. theres loads of information on this site the site if you search around. ifu get offered a place at hms caledonia go on it, as it will give u a bit of help on what to prepare for and it's a gd time as me and snap dragon know.lol.
good luck mate

MIA

I've just recently been down to Raleigh with my job has a careers advisor.

The main things they stressed was make sure you are as fit as possible, have done some outdoor running and swimming. On the personal admin front as stated before get some Hand washing/ironing practice, if you know someone try polishing shoes the RN way. Don't take to many civvy clothes with you because there is no where to stow them. You only need to take a maximum of 7 pairs of nicks (in fact the CPO in cahrge said you only need 5 pairs).

The medical staff stressed make sure you haven't put weight on and if you have had any problems with any breathing conditions make sure you mention it as soon as you arrive.